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Biography

TRAINING: Team training at 10:30, padwork at 2, BJJ or wrestling at 5.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Combat is my profession and fighting was a great way to maintain a combat mindset while preparing to lead Marines in war. I began training in May 2004 after completing the Marine Corps premier martial arts course in Quantico Virginia.

Do you have any heroes? My Marines that have died fighting for me: Lance Corporal James Brown, Lance Corporal William Koprince, Lance Corporal Rene Martinez, and Lance Corporal Douglas Champlin.What is your favorite technique? Whatever technique I win with.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world to a fighter. This is by far the pinnacle of the sport, and an opportunity to perform on its biggest stage, so it’s awesome. It’s a lifetime achievement to come and not only fight in the UFC, but to compete in the UFC.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps. I was a Combined AntiArmor Platoon Commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06, and I was a company executive officer for India Company, 3d Battalion 2d Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07.

• Retired July 11, 2013

• Win over Massenzio was his first by submission.

• Former WEC light heavyweight champion – beat Doug Marshall for the title in March of 2008. Lost it to Steve Cantwell in August of 2008.

• Stann is 2-1 in three fights with Cantwell.

• All but three of his wins have come by TKO / KO

• Has ended three fights in less than two minutes.

• Rematch with Cantwell was Stann’s first fight that went into round two. Rubber match was first one to go into round three

• Former linebacker for the US Naval Academy

• Ended active duty in the US Marine Corps as a Captain in May of 2008.

• Awarded Silver Star medal in March of 2006 for his actions and bravery in combat during Operation Matador in Iraq. All 42 of his men made it home.